Deoghar
Deoghar is a district in the Jharkhand State of India. The total area of Deoghar district is 2,477 km², which includes 2,345.26 km² of rural area and 131.74 km² of urban area. There are about 2,354 villages in Deoghar district.
For administrative convenience, Deoghar district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
There are 10 subdivisions in Deoghar district. Here is the list of all Deoghar Subdivisions / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Subdivisions in Deoghar District
| # | Subdivision (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deoghar | 338 | 3,46,089 |
| 2 | Devipur | 260 | 1,07,015 |
| 3 | Karon | 142 | 88,251 |
| 4 | Madhupur | 274 | 1,90,748 |
| 5 | Margo Munda | 174 | 86,733 |
| 6 | Mohanpur | 359 | 1,75,845 |
| 7 | Palojori | 302 | 1,61,281 |
| 8 | Sarath | 322 | 1,69,238 |
| 9 | Sarwan | 166 | 90,757 |
| 10 | Sona Rai Tharhi | 140 | 76,116 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Mohanpur is the largest subdivision in deoghar district by area, while Deoghar is the largest by population. Sona Rai Tharhi is the smallest subdivision in deoghar district by both area and population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Mohanpur | Deoghar |
| Smallest Tehsil | Sona Rai Tharhi | Sona Rai Tharhi |
Population of Deoghar District
The population of Deoghar offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of Deoghar, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 14,92,073 | 12,33,712 | 2,58,361 |
| Total Male Population | 7,75,022 | 6,38,136 | 1,36,886 |
| Total Female Population | 7,17,051 | 5,95,576 | 1,21,475 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,68,453 | 2,33,712 | 34,741 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,37,658 | 1,19,310 | 18,348 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,30,795 | 1,14,402 | 16,393 |
| Literate Population | 7,93,538 | 6,04,892 | 1,88,646 |
| Literate Male Population | 4,89,837 | 3,82,872 | 1,06,965 |
| Literate Female Population | 3,03,701 | 2,22,020 | 81,681 |
| Illiterate Population | 6,98,535 | 6,28,820 | 69,715 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 2,85,185 | 2,55,264 | 29,921 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 4,13,350 | 3,73,556 | 39,794 |
| Households | 2,64,347 | 2,17,783 | 46,564 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Deoghar district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Deoghar district is 14,92,073, including 7,75,022 males and 7,17,051 females. In rural areas, it is 12,33,712, including 6,38,136 males and 5,95,576 females. In urban areas, it is 2,58,361, including 1,36,886 males and 1,21,475 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Deoghar district is 2,68,453, including 1,37,658 boys and 1,30,795 girls. In rural areas, it is 2,33,712, including 1,19,310 boys and 1,14,402 girls. In urban areas, it is 34,741, including 18,348 boys and 16,393 girls.
- Literate population in Deoghar district is around 7,93,538, including 4,89,837 males and 3,03,701 females. In rural areas, it is 6,04,892, including 3,82,872 males and 2,22,020 females. In urban areas, it is 1,88,646, including 1,06,965 males and 81,681 females.
- Illiterate population in Deoghar district is about 6,98,535, including 2,85,185 males and 4,13,350 females. In rural areas, it is 6,28,820, including 2,55,264 males and 3,73,556 females. In urban areas, it is 69,715, including 29,921 males and 39,794 females.
- There are about 2,64,347 households in Deoghar district, including 2,17,783 in rural areas and 46,564 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Deoghar. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 1,90,036 | 1,59,077 | 30,959 |
| SC Male Population | 98,295 | 82,050 | 16,245 |
| SC Female Population | 91,741 | 77,027 | 14,714 |
| Total ST Population | 1,80,962 | 1,76,140 | 4,822 |
| ST Male Population | 91,012 | 88,616 | 2,396 |
| ST Female Population | 89,950 | 87,524 | 2,426 |
| Population Density | 602 / km² | 526 / km² | 1,962 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Deoghar district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Deoghar district is approximately 1,90,036, including 98,295 males and 91,741 females. In rural areas, it is 1,59,077, including 82,050 males and 77,027 females. In urban areas, it is 30,959, including 16,245 males and 14,714 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Deoghar district is about 1,80,962, including 91,012 males and 89,950 females. In rural areas, it is 1,76,140, including 88,616 males and 87,524 females. In urban areas, it is 4,822, including 2,396 males and 2,426 females.
- Overall population density of Deoghar district is around 602 people per km². Rural areas have about 526 people per km². Urban areas have about 1,962 people per km².